Sarah -
Well, that was fun.
Harry -
Rewatching this felt like rediscovering a forgotten gem. Maybe because it was buried deep down the schedule right before the season finale, maybe because it was a “Ponds Lite” story, maybe because it was a different kind of one-off. Whatever the reason it was nice to see this one again.
Sarah -
It’s lovely to see the Ponds but it's heartbreaking when the Doctor has to stay away from them.
Harry -
Good to see that had the Doctor never returned, the Ponds would have done well.
I also remember back when this one was first broadcast, the excitement to see a Cybermat again. Although the Cybermats of the 60s did not have biological mouths and fangs, which was new.
Sarah -
Cybermats are cool!
Matt Smith and James Corden have great chemistry. I love that the Doctor and Craig get to have another adventure and this time with a baby! Alfie, aka Stormageddon, Dark Lord of All, is adorable and an excellent addition to the team.
Harry -
From the awkward social calls to solving the Cyber-mystery, it was a neat little adventure. Meeting Stormageddon seemed to put the Doctor into an introspective mood. Thinking about his age and the passage of time, and the coming silence that is to fall. Matt Smith did "tired" very well.
Sarah -
I appreciate that the Doctor talks to kids like adults and adults like kids.
Harry -
So many times we've seen someone's life thrown into chaos or worse when they meet the Doctor. Craig's was certainly thrown into chaos, but he came out of it stronger for it, and with Stormy's newfound approval.
Sarah -
Babies know what’s what. I’m glad the lads have a deeper understanding after this event.
Harry -
The coda of the story reminds us that the Doctor's fate is about to finally collide with that of Melody Pond/River Song. The season-long story arc is about to conclude.
Best Line - "I speak baby." An iconic line for sure.
Favourite Moment - The Doctor and Craig investigating at the shoppe.
Lasting Image - Stormageddon!
8/10
Sarah -
Best Line:
DOCTOR: See, I do come back.
CRAIG: How did you?
DOCTOR: Time machine. But even with time travel, getting glaziers on a Sunday. Tricky.
Favorite Moment: The Doctor in the toys department
Lasting Image: adorbs Stormageddon!
8/10
Our marathon continues with Story #224: The Wedding of River Song...